Lean and Six Sigma For Disaster Response

In 2021, the Emergency Event Database (EM-DAT) recorded 432 disastrous events related to natural hazards worldwide.* The statistics for human-made disasters are harder to come by. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies aid in improving disaster response. We’ll look at applications of Lean and Six Sigma and finish with a video on recommendations for workers in disaster responses.

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Lean Six Sigma for Disaster Evacuations

In a case study titled “Lean Six Sigma for Disaster Evacuations: Case Study” author Engelbert Zefaj discusses the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to facilitate effective emergency management.

The case study includes:

Voice of Action Team – Problem, Scanning the Situation, Necessary Action, Monitoring
Voice of Citizens – Scanning the Situation in First Moments of Crisis
Fishbone Diagram for Controlled Crisis Management
SIPOC for Process for Accepting Evacuees
SIPOC for Providing Medical Care
SIPOC for Supply of Humanitarian Aid
Situation Scan After Emergency Team Action

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Application of Lean in Post-Disaster Construction

In a paper titled “Possibility of applying Lean in post-disaster reconstruction: an evaluation study” authors S. Mohammad H. Mojtahedi and Bee Lan Oo evaluate the possibility of applying elements of Lean thinking and Lean construction in post-disaster reconstruction.

The paper includes:

Disaster Management Phases and Approaches
Integrated Post-Disaster Lean Construction Approach

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Lean Thinking and Managing Philanthropy for Disasters

In a paper titled “The influence of Lean thinking on philanthropic organisations’ disaster response processes” authors Keratiloe Mogotsi and Fanny Saruchera examine the influence of Lean thinking in managing philanthropy for disasters.

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Post-Disaster Response Requirements for Workers

A video from NAHBTV (National Association of Home Builders), discusses the requirements for workers depending on the type of disaster.

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